OUTLOOK

• Passenger traffic is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% in the
next 5 years
• To cross 100 million passengers p.a. by 2010
• Cargo traffic to grow at over 20% p.a. over the next five years
• To cross 3.3 million tonnes by 2010
• Major investments planned in new airports and upgradation of
existing airports

POTENTIAL

• Favourable demographics and rapid economic growth point to a
continued boom in domestic passenger traffic and international
outbound traffic
• International inbound traffic will also grow rapidly with increasing
investment and trade activity and as India’s rich heritage and natural
beauty are marketed to international leisure travellers.
• Consequent high demand for investments in aviation infrastructure
• Government is taking steps to increase participation by private industry
• Major opportunities lie in:
• Modernisation/upgradation of Metro airports – induction of partners
for Chennai, Kolkata expected subsequently
• Development of 30 non-metro airports – opportunities could also
be in city side development of these airports
• Greenfield airport projects planned in resort destinations and
emerging metros such as Goa, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Ludhiana, etc.
• Estimated investment of over $15 billion for airport development over
the next 5 years.

Source : India investment Commission